The 5 Most Common Mascara Mistakes

So you think you know how to apply mascara? OK, you probably do. But there are still pitfalls to avoid.

TOO MUCH MUSCLE

Press too hard at the base, and "you get brush marks on your lids. And it looks like you put mascara on in a car," says makeup artist Jillian Dempsey. Clean up mistakes with a Q-tip dipped in makeup remover or Almay Oil-Free Makeup Eraser Sticks.